Robert Hobbs
Robert Hobbs is a screen veteran of the old school with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Chappie' is close behind in visibility. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. 'District 9' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career.
Robert Hobbs
26 Movies
9 Series
Robert Hobbs is a screen veteran of the old school with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Chappie' is close behind in visibility. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. 'District 9' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career.
Movies
Plays The Procurement Officer
Chappie
2015
Plays Attorney
How to Make a Killing
2026
Plays Morgan
Safe House
2012
Plays Ross Pienaar
District 9
2009
Plays Captain Collins
The Mauritanian
2021
Plays Ape
Serenity
2019
Plays Presidential Guard
Invictus
2009
Plays German Chancellor Security
G20
2025
Plays Silvertooth
The Salvation
2014
Plays Kane
The Siege of Jadotville
2016
Plays Chief Warder
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
2013
Plays Navy Admiral
The Pirates of Somalia
2017
Plays Police Sergeant
The Last Days of American Crime
2020
Plays Caleb
Young Ones
2014
Plays Van Deventer
In My Country
2004
Plays Special Branch Lieutenant
Catch a Fire
2006
Plays Carl / Sgt. Carr
Oats Studios: Volume 1
2021
Plays Burly Policeman
The Forgiven
2018
Plays Carl
Rakka
2017
Plays Aide
Straight Circle
2026
Plays Pierre De Villiers
Shepherds and Butchers
2017
Plays Sgt. Carr
Firebase
2017
Plays Terry Lomas
Wild Life
2014
Plays Inspector Blakkie Swart
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
2008
Plays Mark
The Trail
2006
TV Shows
Plays 卡尔
OATS Studios
2021
Plays Stone
Warrior
2019
Plays Gary Clayton
The Girl from St. Agnes
2019
Plays Jenks
Black Sails
2014
Plays Sheriff Owen Perkins
Invasion
2021
Plays Lieutenant Cumbersham
To the Ends of the Earth
2005
Plays Malan
The Alliance
2026
Plays Man with Whip
The Devil's Whore
2008
Plays PMC Gary
Homeland
2011
Latest Trailers
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Straight Circle
Full Filmography
Straight Circle
Aide
2026
Film
How to Make a Killing
Attorney
2026
Film
The Alliance
Malan · 1 episode
2026–
TV
G20
German Chancellor Security
2025
Film
Oats Studios: Volume 1
Carl / Sgt. Carr
2021
Film
Invasion
Sheriff Owen Perkins · 4 episodes
2021–
TV
OATS Studios
卡尔 · 10 episodes
2021–
TV
The Mauritanian
Captain Collins
2021
Film
The Last Days of American Crime
Police Sergeant
2020
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Robert Hobbs and where are they from?
Robert Hobbs is 54 years old, born on January 1, 1972 in Cape Town - South Africa.
What are the most famous roles of Robert Hobbs?
Robert Hobbs is best known for roles in District 9, Chappie, Invictus.
How many movies has Robert Hobbs been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Robert Hobbs has appeared in 26 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Robert Hobbs's first movie?
The career of Robert Hobbs began with Bravo Two Zero (1999).
What is Robert Hobbs's most recent movie or series?
Robert Hobbs's most recent release is How to Make a Killing, which premiered on February 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Robert Hobbs appeared in?
On television, Robert Hobbs has appeared in Homeland, Black Sails, Invasion, Warrior.
Does Robert Hobbs have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Robert Hobbs's upcoming work includes: Straight Circle (2026).
Robert Hobbs
1972-01-01 · Cape Town - South Africa
Robert Hobbs was born in Cape Town, South Africa in 1972. At an early age his family moved to Welkom, a small mining town in the interior of SA. There he was educated at Christian Brothers College and developed a love of performance through a series of school concerts and trips to the local Saturday morning film matinées.
Following his passion, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts / Performers Diploma in Speech and Drama from the University of Cape Town in 1993.
He was cast in a number of theatre roles including Macbeth for the SA State Theatre and his performance in Yasmina Reza's Life x 3 garnered him a Naledi Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.